James sat on the sofa in Henry’s office.

Henry immediately handed him a cigarette and sat opposite him.

“You’ve done well.” James lit the cigarette and asked, “Besides Yasir Parker, is there anyone else applying pressure on you?”

“There are so many of them I can’t name them all.” Henry lit a cigarette too and said, “Almost every powerful figure in the Capital came to visit me in an effort to cajole and pressure me into releasing Halvor. However, I’ve tried to avoid them at all costs.”

“Mhm.”

James nodded and said, “The Tucksons have established themselves in the Capital for centuries and are one of the most powerful families in Sol. As they are affiliated with many powerful figures, there will inevitably be a chain reaction once we make a move against Halvor. Jot down the names of the people who came later so that I can have a rough idea.”

“Understood.” Henry nodded.

“I’ll go visit the King now.”

James did not linger in the military region for long. He left after having